VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT - 2017 PHẦN : ĐỌC HIỂU (2) NOTE: Các đọc hiểu trình bày theo kiểu xuống dòng câu tách dòng đoạn, khoảng cách dòng kiểu chữ vừa phải Nhờ bạn học sinh đọc bài, dịch hiểu nội dung cách dễ dàng Nâng cao khả viết câu, phân tích câu hiểu nội dung câu Nguyên tắc: - Khi gặp tiếng Anh, ta phải biết từ đơn lẻ : house, go, nice, at, happily … - Các từ đơn lẻ gồm loại : danh từ, động từ, tính từ, giới từ trạng từ - Các từ đơn lẻ ghép lại thành câu: câu có hành động HOẶC câu hành động - Nhiều câu ghép lại thành đoạn văn - Nhiều đoạn văn ghép lại thành văn EXERCISES: Dịch đọc hiểu sau trả lời câu hỏi bên dưới: BÀI 11: Relax Your Body and Mind People have five senses We have a sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste Believe (31) _, your sense of smell is very important Our nose tells us about our environment When your nose smells something, it sends information to the brain Smells tell us if there is danger nearby, or if there is something to eat Of course, these tools were more useful in the past, but they still come (32) _ today The things you smell can affect your (33) _ If you smell something nice, you are more likely to be happy On the other hand, if you smell something unpleasant, you are more likely to be unhappy That is (34) _ there are so many businesses that work to create nice scents Businesses also work on the best ways to deliver scents to people's noses Candles (35) _ a whole room smell better Oils and soaps also have health benefits Câu 31: A your luck C it or not D a word of it B in hand C true D in handy Câu 33: A impression B character C mood D style Câu 34: A what B when C why D how Câu 35: A convert B make C force D transform Câu 32: A in use B anyway BÀI 12: The Rise of E-Books VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Over the past decade, e-books have revolutionized the way people consume written information It will probably come as no surprise that the total global sales number continues to rise each year There are several reasons why readers are buying more e-books For starters, reading a lengthy e-book in front of your computer isn't the most comfortable thing to But since tablet sales have exploded, readers can now relax and read their favourite e-books in bed or on the beach Many e-books are often sold at lower prices than traditional books Since there is almost zero cost for producing e-books, some authors are offering their novels at lower prices Another factor is convenience In the past, keeping a large book collection meant setting aside a lot of extra space in one's home With e-books, it is now possible for readers to carry a portable library, which contains thousands of books To really understand the e-book market, it is important to keep up with national trends Recent data suggests that the e-book markets in the US and the UK have matured In both of these countries, e-book sales account for roughly 20 percent of overall book sales Although that percentage continues to increase, it is going up at a slower rate than in the past The popularity of e-books has exploded in Russia In one poll, 70 percent of Russians claim to have read at least one e-book However, publishers are not too pleased with this news because approximately 92 percent of e-books in Russia are acquired illegally In France, consumers don't appear to be too keen on e-books at this time Although in 2012, e-book sales comprised about percent of the market, it is predicted that this number will increase at a very slow pace Some French people believe that reading e-books on small screens is uncomfortable Others say that the French are a cultural exception, as they like the feeling of holding a dusty old physical book This demonstrates that no matter how popular e-books get, it is unlikely that traditional books will disappear any time soon Câu 36: This year e-book sales in the US and the UK will probably _ A increase drastically B keep going up C stay the same D start to decline Câu 37: Which of the following is NOT a reason why e-books became popular worldwide? A People can now store more books easily B Reading e-books recently became more comfortable C Most popular novels are only offered as e-books D A new type of reading device was invented Câu 38: The phrase "account for" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A know what has happened B are the explanation for C form the total of D are a particular part of Câu 39: Why are publishers unhappy about the popularity of e-books in Russia? A The quality of e-books is poor B Customers are not paying for them VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C More people are returning to traditional books D Only a small percentage of people read e-books Câu 40: The word "they" in paragraph refers to _ A total sales B e-books C French people D traditional books Câu 41: All of the following are the reasons why the French are not fond of e-books very much EXCEPT that _ A the French may want to keep their traditional reading habit B the French are an exception, not using any mobile devices C it is considered that reading e-books on small screens is not comfortable D the French have a trend of reading traditional books Câu 42: What is the meaning of the last sentence of the passage? A French people will change their minds about e-books B It is just a matter of time before e-books disappear C Some people will continue to read traditional books D E-books won't get popular in France until screens get bigger BÀI 13: GIRLS’ EDUCATION Improving girls’ educational levels has been demonstrated to have clear impacts on the health and economic future of young women, which in turn improves the prospect of their entire community The infant mortality rate of babies whose mothers have received primary education is half that of children whose mothers are illiterate In the poorest countries of the world, 50% of girls not attend secondary school Yet, research shows that every extra year of school for girls increases their lifetime income by 15 % Improving female education, and thus the earning potential of women improves the standard of living for their own children, as women invest more of their income in their families than men Yet, many barriers to education for girls remain In some African countries, such as Burkina Faso, girls are unlikely to attend school for such basic reasons as a lack of private toilet facilities for girls.Higher attendance rates of high schools and university education among women, particularly in developing countries, have helped them make inroads into professional careers with betterpaying salaries and wages Education increases a woman’s (and her partner’s and the family’s) level of health and health awareness Furthering women’s levels of education and advanced training also tends to lead to later ages of initiation of sexual activity, later age at first marriage, and later ages at first childbirth, as well as an increased likelihood to remain single, have no children, or have no formal marriage and alternatively, have increasing levels of long-term partnerships It can lead to higher rates of barrier and chemical contraceptive use (and a lower level of sexually transmitted infections among women and their partners and children), and can VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí increase the level of resources available to women who divorce or are in a situation of domestic violence It has been shown, in addition, to increase women’s communication with their partners and their employers, and to improve rates of civic participation such as voting or the holding of office Câu 43: What can be the best title for the reading passage? A Education and Violence Against Women B Women’s Rights to Lifelong Education C Education and Women’s Empowerment D Female Education and its Social Benefits Câu 44: It is stated in the first paragraph that A women who have little schooling often have no idea of raising their children B it is the children’s schooling that helps their mothers increase their lifetime income C women’s educational levels have an influence on the prospect of their community D earning their own living, women take the responsibility of running the household Câu 45: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the first paragraph ? A It is their husbands who help women improve their educational level B Children whose mothers are illiterate are unable to grow healthily C Many children in Asia have died because of their mothers’ ignorance D The higher their educational level is, the more money women earn Câu 46: According to the passage, furthering women’s levels of education and advanced training does not result in A higher rates of barrier and chemical contraceptive use B an increased likelihood to remain single among women C improved rates of civic participation among women D an increased level of health awareness for the husbands Câu 47: The word “it” in the passage refers to A higher attendance rates of high schools and university education B furthering women’s levels of education and advanced training C a woman’s level of health and health awareness D increasing levels of long-term partnerships Câu 48: The word “barriers” in the passage is closest in meaning to A obstacles B challenges C stresses D strains Câu 49: The phrase “make inroads in” in the passage can be best replaced by A celebrate achievement in B succeed in taking C make progress in D take the chance in Câu 50: It is implied in the first paragraph that VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A there are numerous reasons for women not to come to class worldwide B the husband in a family takes little responsibility in rearing the children C the children’s standard of living largely depends on their mother’s income D the mother in a family makes every effort to raise the children effectively BÀI 14: (Adapted from Navigate – Coursebook, OUP 2015) When you first arrive in a foreign culture, often your first reaction is completely positive Everything seems exciting, different and fascinating It’s an (31) If you are just on a short holiday, you will probably never leave this phase (32) , if you stay longer, your attitude can start to change As you start to realize (33) little you really understand the new culture, life can get frustrating People misunderstand what you are trying to say, or they may laugh at you when you say something incorrectly Even simple things, like posting a letter, can seem very difficult to you Thus, you are likely to get angry or upset when things go wrong With time, though, you start to (34) to become more comfortable with the differences and better able to handle frustrating situations Your (35) of humor reappears Finally, you may feel enthusiastic about the culture once again, enjoy living in it, and even prefer certain aspects of the culture to your own Question 31 A adventure B adventurous C adventurer D adventurously Question 32 A Therefore B Or C However D Nor Question 33 A whether B how C if D what Question 34 A replace B maintain C adjust D keep Question 35 A taste B sense C touch D sound BÀI 15: (Adapted from http://www.thereadingplanet.com) A ghostly animal creeps silently through a Florida swamp It’s a rare type of big cat known as a Florida panther, one of only 80 to 100 such panthers left in the world Scientists must work to save these remaining panthers from extinction, but their secretive nature is making it difficult They are attaching a special transmitter to each Florida panther so they can follow their movements, range, and habits The technology these transmitters use is called satellite tracking The scientists are dedicated professionals, but they are not pioneers Their colleagues before them have attached tiny transmitters to many different kinds of wild animals, including birds, fish, and big cats So the Florida scientists are using their methods Firstly, they must trap and tranquillize the panther Then, the transmitter is attached to a harness and strapped to the panther’s body Each harness is custom designed and manually adjusted for panthers so it fits comfortably Scientists don’t want the transmitter to VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí interfere with the panther’s natural habits The point of tracking them is to find out as much as they can about their natural habits Once the tracking transmitter is in place, the information it records is sent to an orbiting satellite The satellite can see the transmitter that is attached to the panther, even when it is out of sight of a biologist on the ground The satellite collects information from the transmitter about the panther’s exact location Once the information is received, it is transmitted back to Earth so it can be recorded by the scientists Scientists can use the information in many different ways They can follow the panthers on the ground and observe their behavior Alternatively, they can use the information to determine the panthers’ ranges and to understand their social patterns They can also track how environmental changes like weather conditions affect their movements and health All this information can be used to provide ideal conditions for the endangered panthers It can also be used to protect the panthers from danger In the end, the panther silently slips away through the trees Around its shoulders a transmitter is sending signals via satellite to a dedicated biologist The biologist is using the information the transmitter provides to save the Florida panthers from extinction With the help of satellite tracking these beautiful cats have a better chance of survival in the modern world Question 43 What is the passage mainly about? A Scientists dedicated to saving Florida panthers B Different methods of tracking Florida panthers C The use of a tracking device to protect Florida panthers D Florida panthers' secretive nature and habits Question 44 According to the passage, what information does the satellite collect from the transmitter? A The chance of panthers’ survival B The panther’s exact location C The biologists on the ground D The total number of panthers Question 45 Florida panthers are characterized as the animals that A tend to remain hidden from people B are abundant in number C live with the spirit of ghosts D can be easily followed Question 46 According to the passage, which of the following about the tracking transmitter is NOT true? A Scientists use the information the transmitter provides to save the panther B The transmitter helps scientists learn about the panther’s habits C The transmitter is fastened to the panther’s body for tracking purposes D The Florida panther is the first animal to be attached with the transmitter Question 47 The phrase "tranquillize the panther" in paragraph could be best replaced by A feed the panther properly B make the panther calm VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C put the panther in a cage D handle the panther carefully Question 48 The phrase "custom designed" in paragraph probably means A specially made for panthers B functioned according to a custom C skilfully created by hands D created by famous designers Question 49 The word "their" in paragraph refers to A the panthers’ ranges B the transmitters C the panthers D the scientists Question 50 Which of the following could best describe the author’s attitude in the passage? A Objective B Negative C Sarcastic D Sympathetic BÀI 16: FOOD Are organically grown foods the best food choices? The advantages claimed for such foods over conventionally grown and marketed food products are now being debated Advocates of organic foods-a term whose meaning varies greatly - frequently proclaim that such products are safer and more nutritious than others The growing interest of consumers in the safety and more nutritional quality of the typical North American diet is a welcome development However, much of this interest has been sparked by sweeping claims that the food supply is unsafe or inadequate in meeting nutritional needs Although most of these claims are not supported by scientific evidence, the preponderance of written material advancing such claims makes it difficult for the general public to separate fact from fiction As a result, claims that eating a diet consisting entirely of organically grown foods prevents or cures disease or provides other benefits to health have become widely publicized and form the basis for folklore Almost daily the public is besieged by claims for “no-aging" diets, new vitamins, and other wonder foods There are numerous unsubstantiated reports that natural vitamins are superior to synthetic ones, that fertilized eggs are nutritionally superior to unfertilized eggs, that untreated grains are better than fumigated grains and the like One thing that most organically grown food products seem to have in common is that they cost more than conventionally grown foods But in many cases consumers are misled if they believe organic foods can maintain health and provide better nutritional quality than conventionally grown foods So there IS real cause for concern if consumers, particularly those with limited incomes, distrust the regular food and buy only expensive organic foods instead Question 36: The world "Advocates" is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Proponents B Merchants C Inspectors Question 37: The word "others" refers to A advantages C organic foods B advocates Question 38: The "welcome development" is an increase in D Consumers D products VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A interest in food safety and nutritional quality of the typical North American diet B the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet C the amount of healthy food grown in North America D the number of consumers in North America Question 39: According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the term "organic foods"? A It is accepted by most nutritionists, B It has been used only in recent years, C It has no fixed meaning D It is seldom used by consumers Question 40: The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited incomes buy organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because _ A organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than conventionally grown foods B many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally grown foods C conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods D too many farmers will stop using conventional methods to grow food crops Question 41: According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods are better than conventionally grown foods are often _ A careless B mistaken C thrifty D wealthy Question 42: What is the one thing in common that most organic food seem to have? A They cost more than conventionally grown food B They are healthier than conventionally grown food C They come from an unknown source D They are home - made BÀI 17: AIRLINE According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instruction before take off and ask questions if you have uncertainties You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates During takeoffs and landings, you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor Before take off, you should locate the nearest exit and an alterative exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits so that you can reach them in the dark if necessary In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the planes comes to a complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew commands and not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated, and when you jump, so with your arms and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and smoke near the wreckage Question 24: What is the main topic of the passage? A Procedures for evacuation aircraft B Guidelines for increasing aircraft passenger survival, C Airline industry accident statistics D Safety instructions in air travel Question 25: Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instruction A if smoke is in the cabin B in an emergency C before locating the exits D before take-off Question 26: According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor A especially during landings B throughout the flight C only if an accident is possible D during take-offs and landings Question 27: According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off? A The ones with counted rows of seats between them B The nearest one C The two closest to the passenger’s seat D The ones that can be found in the dark Question 28: The word “them” in bold refers to A seats B rows C exits D feet Question 29: It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they A don’t smoke in or near a plane B read airline safety statistics C wear a safety belt D keep their heads low Question 30: Airline passengers are advised to all of the following EXCEPT A ask questions about safety B locate the nearest exit C fasten their seat belts before take-off D carry personal belongings in an emergency Question 31: The word “Inflated” in bold is closest in meaning to _ A expanded B lifted C assembled D increased BÀI 18: NEIGHBOURS INFLUENCE BUYING DECISIONS However objective we believe ourselves to be, most of us not judge a product solely on its merits, considering quality, value and style before making a decision (34) , we are easily influenced VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí by the people around us.There is nothing wrong with this It is probably a smarter way to make decisions than (35) on only our own opinions But it does make life hard for companies They have long understood that groups of friends and relatives tend to buy the same products, but understanding the reasons has been tricky It is because they are so similar with (36) _ to how much money they make and what television ads they watch that they independently arrive at the same decision? Or they copy one another, perhaps (37) envy or perhaps because they have shared information about the products? Research in Finland recently found overwhelming evidence that neighbours have a big influence on buying decisions When one of a person’s ten nearest neighbours bought a car, the chances that that person would buy a car of the same brand during the next week and a half (38) by 86 per cent The researchers argued that it was not just a matter of envy Used cars seemed to attract neighbours even more than new cars This suggested that people were not trying to keep up with their neighbours, they were keen to learn from them Since used cars are less reliable, a recommendation of one can strongly influence a buying decision Question 34: A What’s more B Instead C Unlike D In place Question 35: A basing B trusting C supposing D relying Question 36: A connection B regard C relation D concern Question 37: A for B as to C out of D about Question 38: A boosted B rose C enlarged D lifted ĐỀ 19: The universal symbol of the Internet era communications, the @ sign used in e-mail addresses to signify the word 'at', is (23) a 500-year-old invention of Italian merchants, a Rome academic has revealed Giorgio Stabile, a science professor at La Sapienza University, claims to have stumbled on the earliest known example of the symbol's use, as a(n) (24) _ of a measure of weight or volume He says the sign represents an amphora, a measure of capacity based on the terracotta jars used to transport grain and liquid in the ancient Mediterranean world The professor unearthed toe ancient symbol in the course of research for a visual history of the 20th century, to be published by the Treccani Encyclopedia The first (25) instance of its use, he says, occurred in a letter written by a Florentine merchant on May 4, 1536 He says the sign made its way along trade routes to northern Europe, where it came to represent 'at the price of’, its contemporary accountancy meaning Professor Stabile believes that Italian banks may possess even earlier documents (26) the symbol lying forgotten in their archives The oldest example could be of great value It could be used (27) _ publicity purposes and to enhance the prestige of the institution that owned it, he says The race is on between the mercantile world and the banking world to see who has the oldest documentation of @ VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 23: A actually B truly C essentially D accurately Question 24: A proof B sign C evidence D indication Question 25: A known B knowing C knowable D knowledgeable Question 26: A taking B carrying C delivering D bearing Question 27: A on B for C with D by ĐỀ 20: ORIGIN OF LANGUAGE How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (30) _ All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (31) _ certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down These sounds, (32) spoken or written in letters, are called words Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions This charming and telling use of words is what we call literacy type Above all, the real poet is a master of words He can (33) his meanings in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, (34) they will make our speech silly and vulgar Question 30: A story B secret C mystery D legend Question 31: A at B upon C with D to Question 32: A if B however C whether D though D transmit Question 33: A carry B convey C transfer Question 34: A or B so C although D because DẤU NHẤN A equality B difficulty C simplicity D discovery A tenant B common C rubbish D machine A animal B bacteria C habitat D pyramid A writer B teacher C builder D career A company B atmosphere C customer D employment A engineer B understand C comprehend D religion A forecast B prefer A.considerate B community C circumstance A.remote B receive C suppose C prevent D attract D photographer D recent VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A.opposite B geography C geometry 10 A.scenery B location C atmosphere D festival 11 A.attend B appear C anthem D apply 12 A mathematics B.particular C.authority D.community 13 A receive B.proper D endanger C.process D.factor 14 A.possesion B.politics C.refusal D.decision 15 A.apply B.persuade C.reduce D.offer 16 A.preservative B.congratulate C.preferential 17 A.president B.physicist C.inventor D.property 18 A.economy B.unemployment C.communicate D.particular 19 A.recommend B.volunteer C.understand D.potential 20 A.elephant B.dinosaur C.buffalo D.mosquito 21 A.abnormal B.initial C.innocent D.impatient 22 A.significant B.convenient C.fashionable D.traditional 23 A.catastrophe B.agriculture C.dictionary D.supervisor 24 A.settle B.protect C.compose D.relate 25 A.tennis B.into C.between D.country 26 A.difficulty B.simplicity C.discovery D.commodity 27 A.traditional B.residential C.expectation D.competition 28 A.command B.secure C.pretend D.leisure 29 A.family B.attractive C.marvellous D.devolopment D.industry PHÁT ÂM 30 A check B chemistry C change D cheap 31 A zone B phone C none D stone 32 A given B ridden C widen D kitchen 33 A final B writer C ivory D widow 34 A passed B managed C cleared D threatened 35 A exist B extinct C explorer D expand 36 A eternal B energy C eradicate D eliminate 37 A ancient B educate C strange D address 38 A desert 39 A astound 40 A bushes B reserve B account B wishes C observant C country C researches D conserve D mounting D headaches VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 41 A debt B climbing C timber D lamb 42 A enough B cough C thorough D tough 43 A apply B maximum C cactus D national 44 A funny B rubbish C upper D student 45 A plain B certain C faithful D attain 46 A survived B maintained C started 47 A documentary B population C stimulate D determined D maximum 48 A supply B sensitive C reserve D universal 49 A teaching B treatment C weather D repeat 50 A exact B examine C eleven D elephant